Kyle Schmutte is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities in various roles between 2017 and 2024. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers.

Ayesha King Jackson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at American Income Life and has been involved with Primerica Financial Services since 2023. Outside of advising, she is co-owner of an independent artist business, Aaron and Ayesha Associates, based in South Windsor, CT. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offers model-driven investment approaches supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Robert Mackey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invest Financial Corp. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Mackey is also involved with Dowd Financial Services and operates Mackey Financial Services, both related entities within his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Richard Sylvester Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Pioneer Valley Financial Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory work, he advises clients and other firm advisors on fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Timothy Corwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Cindy Belmore is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been associated with MassMutual and its affiliated entities since 2005. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary software tools and also delivers specialized programs such as divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning services.

Matthew Mitchell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chicopee, MA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, where he spent a combined eight years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver its retirement planning solutions.

Shannon Hotchkiss is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera since 2025 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Rubman & Associates, where she has been involved for over two decades. Additionally, she has experience in tax preparation and accounting through her work with Rubman & Associates and Innovest Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Steven Howard is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Howard is involved in multiple other business activities, serving as president and owner of several advisory firms and financial enterprises. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Nicholas Zucco is currently a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. Prior to this, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. His progression at Fidelity includes positions as Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Nicholas worked as a Financial Advisor at MassMutual from 2017 to 2019. Nicholas's approach is centered on creating an environment where both clients and advisors can thrive. He emphasizes intentional coaching, authentic leadership, and a commitment to fostering each advisor's growth to ensure clients receive high-quality service.

James Kelleher is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with individuals, families, and business owners to help align their financial decisions with their long-term goals. He collaborates directly with clients to develop personalized strategies that address their short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives. Kelleher has expertise in various areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fairfield University. Outside of his professional activities, Kelleher is involved with the Torrington Fish and Game community.

James Mapplethorpe is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jason Hicklen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Longmeadow, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Soto is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential, Voya Financial Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a test proctor for Morris and McDaniel, Inc., administering exams for police and fire departments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across multiple custodial relationships.

Brian Caine is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Holyoke, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a broker providing life, disability, long-term care, health insurance, and fixed annuities through various carriers. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Michael Poggi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® certification and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously at Private Portfolio Partners, LLC for 11 years. Poggi is also an adjunct professor at Western New England University and serves as CEO and co-owner of Innovative Capital Partners, a patent licensing company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Robert Desnoyers is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in South Hadley, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ronald Loftus is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Springfield, Massachusetts. He has been serving clients since 1981, bringing over four decades of experience in financial planning and portfolio management. Ronald holds several professional designations, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), the Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist™ (CRPS), and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western New England University. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. Ronald is recognized for his commitment to exceptional customer service and building enduring relationships with clients. He resides near Belchertown, Massachusetts, on part of his family's farm with his wife and their two dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking the Holyoke Range and is actively involved in community volunteering, including land conservation efforts with organizations such as the Kestrel Land Trust, as well as aviation projects alongside his son.

Charles Bonatakis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Springfield, MA, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has served at Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is on the Endowment Committee for St Luke Church in East Longmeadow, where he oversees the church’s investment funds. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Norman Cotteleer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following seven years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.